New Mexico Biscochitos recipe

5 from 6 votes

You're going to love making this New Mexico Biscochitos recipe! It's the perfect way to make the state cookie of New Mexico.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 277kcal

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper
Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, shortening, and sugar until creamy and fluffy
1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, 1¼ cup shortening, ¾ cup sugar
Using a small bowl, whisk the flour and cinnamon until combined
2-3 teaspoons crushed anise seed, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until a dough forms
3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Roll the dough to ¼ in thick and cut out circle shaped cookies
Place onto the cookie sheet and bake for 15 -18 minutes or until lightly golden brown
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes or until you are able to pick up the cookie without burning your fingers
Using a small bowl, whisk the sugar and cinnamon together
Place a cookie into the cinnamon sugar mixture and coat the cookie
Place the cookies onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely